An intimate history soundtrack from 2014, composed by david cieri. An intimate history, a sevenpart, 14hour documentary debuting sept. I cant wait to see his upcoming doc on the roosevelts. The 14hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative, and it is the first time that pbs premiered such a film in twohour blocks over seven. Its one of my favourite buys and i can watch it over and over. The rising road 193339 from season 1 at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. By the spring of 1944 however, he was seriously ill with bronchitis. Peer into the private lives of the most public of people, theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, with director ken burns as the monumental saga of one of the most exceptional american families. From pbs and ken burns a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42. Sep 05, 2014 filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts. Roosevelt, a democrat, the 32nd president of the united states, and fifth cousin of.
Tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. An intimate history subtitles episode list and air dates. Sep 14, 2014 in the documentary series the roosevelts. The roosevelts an intimate history airs on pbs theodore. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the roosevelts. The series begins with the birth of theodore in 1858 and ends with the death of eleanor in. A frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american. Released by pbs kids in 2014 containing music from the roosevelts. The roosevelts an intimate history season 1 3,486 8. More questions for filmmaker ken burns on the roosevelts. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. From pbs sample the ken burns documentary the roosevelts. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore.
The roosevelts an intimate history, episode 1 by ken. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries directed and produced by ken burns. The roosevelts had a significant impact on the history of the greater washington area. An intimate history, a 14hour miniseries that traces the lives of former presidents franklin delano and theodore roosevelt and former first lady eleanor roosevelt. A strong and active faith 19441962 frail and failing but determined to see the war through to victory, fdr wins reelection and begins planning for a peaceful. His latest work as pbss documentarian darling, the roosevelts. An intimate history the book or the pbs miniseries, because one is a definite mustread and the other is a definite mustwatch. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. An intimate history episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great historical. People today need to know that there was once not so long ago a family like the roosevelts that used their name and influence not to further grow their wealth, but to serve the people.
An intimate history, the lives of an american political dynasty are examined. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. The documentary covers all aspects of the family, the good and the bad, and paints a realistic picture of the family and people. Pulling together rare archival footage and images, the documentary digs deeply into the lives of these three great. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. This is, after all, supposed to be an intimate history, and that intimacy makes the roosevelts fascinating in a way that a by. The roosevelts controlled america for a good part of the first half of the 20th century, and their legacy remains controversial to this day.
Running time, 14 hours seven episodes of 2 hrs each. Sep 15, 2014 tune in to pbs tonight at 8 pm to see what will happen next on the roosevelts. The average tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a tomatometer. Burns has set the bar very high for his productions, yet somehow we still managed to be struck by the photographs, archival footage and insights of these people and the times. The war and the resulting levels of work and security had kept franklin roosevelt out of public sight. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores birth in 1858 to eleanors death in 1962. Sync your viewing history and pick up where you left off on any device.
An intimate history by ken burns ken burns epic sevenpart documentary weaves the stories of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in american politics, into a single narrative for the first time. An intimate history chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin and eleanor roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in american politics. Fdr runs for vice president in 1920 and, while his ticket loses, his future appears bright. An intimate history is a 2014 american television documentary miniseries. An intimate history, expertly employs all of these usual methodologies to delve into one of americas most politically influential power families. Ken burns the roosevelts deserves the highest accolades for its craftsmanship and its unequaled, perhaps previously unattempted recapturing of the roosevelts inner and personal lives, within the context of domestic reform and international eventsalways committed to acton. Watch episode 2, where we will see in the arena 19011910, using our free live. A strong and active faith 19441962 from season 1 at. I think hes in a class by himself when it comes to american history.
Fdr as president wilsons assistant secretary of the navy. An intimate history tv show online in high quality and small size with english subtitles directly. His work is edited so superbly and the commentators are always on point. An intimate history by conrad doucette jul 29, 2017 celebrate ken burns birthday with the filmmakers 2014 examination of one of. This sevenpart, 14 hour film follows the roosevelts for more than a century, from theodores. The average tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a. This is a great history of the roosevelts, and is toughly inspiring. A strong and active faith 19441962 frail and failing but determined to see the war through to victory, fdr wins re. Filmmaker ken burns speaks about his latest project, the roosevelts.
A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. An intimate history season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42. The common cause 19391944 from season 1 at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. An intimate history tv series with direct download links for free on grabthebeast. We learn of the republican roosevelts of oyster bay and the democrats of hyde park. The 14hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative, and it is the first time that pbs premiered such a film. And i say that as someone who hasnt been able to fix my buzzing ice. Documentarian ken burns strikes again in the roosevelts. It covers the lives and times of the three most prominent members of the roosevelt family, theodore roosevelt, a republican and the 26th president of the united states. Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. Season 1 episode 1 get action 18581901 a frail, asthmatic young theodore roosevelt transforms himself into a champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises like a rocket to become the youngest president in american history at 42.
An intimate history season 1, episode 4 the storm 1920 1933. A strong and active faith 19441962 107 get action 18581901 101 in the arena 19011910 102 the common cause 1939. Ken burns chronicles the lives of theodore, franklin, and eleanor roosevelt. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. While the roosevelts focuses mostly on the expansive political and institutional influence of the family, its best moments are the ones that humanize these individuals and imbue them with real feelings, fears, and vulnerabilities a photo in a textbook cant evoke. Jan 01, 2014 i really dont know which is better the roosevelts. This film will also be available for digital download on itunes, amazon. A strong and active faith 19441962 107 get action 18581901 101 in the arena 19011910 102 the common cause 19391944 106 the fire of life 19101919 103 the. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the u. And i say that as someone who hasnt been able to fix my buzzing ice machine since the start of my selfquarantine. This behindthescenes bonus looks at the sevenpart series, as filmmaker burns describes how he brings the story of theodore, eleanor and franklin roosevelt to. Iasips season 11, episode 5s mac and dennis move to the suburbs is a legitimately brilliant homage to existential horror films and is perfect viewing during a self quarantine. An intimate history, ken burns and writer geoffrey c.
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